Thursday, April 2, 2020

BACKPACK LEADERS 4.3.20


Great interview with an educational hero, Dr. Pedro Noguera who talks about the connection between deep learning and equity.



This podcast with Dr. Tony Wagner explores how we create innovators within our students in every school. Yes!


Wednesday, April 1, 2020

WORKFORCE 4.2.20


The Future of Work will be driven by the “Why Generation”.  Author, Mark Perna, explores how education & employers may work together to best use the gifts and talents of future workers.



The Community Brew Live panel discussion will be co-led by Ryan Hack, TNHS Student Leader.  Linked is a podcast led by Ryan featuring a conversation with Mr. Bradley around the purpose of school and how community and school collaborate to create the future.



What does it look like for schools and employers to work collaboratively to best excavate the gifts and knowledge of our students to create tomorrow’s workforce and future community?

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

WELLNESS LEADERS 4.1.20



YOU CAN COMBAT THE NEGATIVITY OF THE BRAIN WITH EXERCISE.  THE HUMAN BODY MUST MOVE & GROOVE FOR HEALTHY HUMAN DEVELOPMENT.  CHECK OUT THE ARTICLE TO SEE HOW AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE BENEFITS THE MIND. 



IT’S A COMMUNITY THING. TAKE A MOMENT TO LISTEN TO ELLIOT MATTINGLY, A LOCAL ATHLETE AND PHYSICAL THERAPIST IN BARDSTOWN, WHO STARTED A RUNNING GROUP IN BARDSTOWN. HE’S PASSIONATE ABOUT CREATING NEW LIFESTYLES FOR PEOPLE...AND HE MIGHT JUST BE JOINING US AS A MEMBER OF OUR PANEL.




THERE HAS BEEN THIS BIG PUSH DURING COVID-19 FOR PEOPLE TO BE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE, YET THIS ISN’T NEW INFORMATION, WE KNOW THE HUMAN BODY AND MIND NEED THIS, THUS HOW CAN OUR FUTURE EXPERIENCES INCLUDE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR STUDENTS...AND US AS STAFF?

Monday, March 30, 2020

Building Innovators 3.31.20



FROM STANDARDS TO INDIVIDUAL STUDENT EXPERIENCES AND PASSIONS. THIS ARTICLE DIVES INTO STUDENT CENTERED LEARNING. 



SYLVIA MARTINEZ TALKS ABOUT GIVING POWER BACK TO STUDENTS; ALLOWING THEM TO TAKE THE LEAD IN THE CLASSROOM AND BRING MEANING TO THEIR WORLD AND LEARNING.


Sunday, March 29, 2020

Literacy Specialist 3.30.20



MIKE SCHMOKER CALLS US BACK TO WHAT REALLY MATTERS WHEN WE TALK ABOUT READING AND WRITING FOR OUR STUDENTS.



DAVE EGGERS TALKS ABOUT HIS WORK WITH 826 VALENCIA AND CREATING A SPACE FOR STUDENTS TO PUBLISH THEIR WORKS.




WHERE DO WE NEED TO DEVOTE OUR ENERGY AND RESOURCES TO CREATING MEANINGFUL LITERACY EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS?  WHAT MUST WE SACRIFICE?

Thursday, March 26, 2020

BACKPACK LEADERS 3.27.20



As we think about the implications of technology in schools, this presents 4 valuable tips to think about with online learning.



This podcast from Modern Learners explores the impact of classroom design on the learning process.  YES!


Wednesday, March 25, 2020

WORKFORCE 3.26.20


The world is complex and unpredictable which creates an agile and ever-changing workforce.  Poth describes learning environments that support continuous learning and skill development needed for the future.



Vander Ark reviews essential skills needed for the future of work in addition to identifying learning experiences that will inspire students to become our future leaders and problem solvers.





What does it look like to create community-based experiences in our schools?